After connecting the device through my husband, who for decades in our large household mastered such things (all necessary parts are included in the package, also can also conveniently an installation service to be ordered), I filled the barrel with the first load dirty laundry - an empty wash cycle I've saved me.
The program "Mix 60 degrees" set and waited ...
I really have repeatedly checked whether the machine is running at all!
Here is already the first positive feature of the machine, it runs really extremely quiet, even during the spin cycle quiet and low-vibration, ideal for apartments.
This new Zen technology, was awarded for the best Bauknecht next Wäschpflege "Premium Care" is, as promised whisper quiet, there's more of a growl and gurgle heard.
I've never seen so many decades in the noise - owned, low-vibration machine, which in addition to effectively ensures clean clothes and I washed in my life a lot, with different machines.
About a dosage overview the washing machine determines the actual required amount detergent, here I was, who else has decades sized intuitive, surprisingly taught, I seem to always squandered too much powder!
You never stop learning yet.
Operation is simple, you have to though briefly with the program selection and employ the additional possibilities, but by the exact details on the display and a clearly arranged manual that is also easy to understand for beginners.
Besides the usual programs such as eco - cotton, cotton, grocery, Quick 30, etc. There are also some special programs and additional options, such as for small charges, shirts, baby clothes, cashmere, sports clothing, bedding, or blankets (fit perfectly through the large drum opening ).
In addition, an individual mode (time / temperature ...) can be selected.
Mostly run with me but the automated programs that can be reduced by a corresponding setting if it is urgent times.
(Eg cotton program at 60 degrees running eg without short program slightly over two hours (2:20) with short program nearly 1:40)
This sounds long, but the new machines use in the normal program setting often less energy than in the short program, because the laundry soak longer.
Besondes good, I like the "ECO Mode", the machine turns at the end of the program about 15 minutes later off automatically when it is not turned off to save energy.
Well done, you can not hear it anyway, when it is finished!
Then there is very dirty, a special soak program to stains, which lasts about 10 minutes longer and can be an extra in different programs to choose - very effective, the laundry is really clean and does not have to be washed very hot.
The "Anti-crease" (Freshcare button) holds a wash load in motion if you want to.
After the end of program, the machine starts to rotate at regular intervals until dieTür is unlocked.
Certainly handy for someone who is not at home and his clothes not even want to get a chunk later, I do not need actually.
The possible timing - I determine through a program setting when the machine starts work and when it should be done - I will probably not use too often - still a practical option.
Wash at 15 degrees (15 Green & Clean program) washed, is very good especially for quality clothes, by asymmetric drum movements penetrates the detergent gently and deeply into the laundry, thus removing dirt that actually disappears only at a higher temperature.
This program I have successfully tried at a silk blouse, the garment was really clean, although some undefinable spots were inside.
Even an already running program can be interrupted if you forget anything, I think that is very handy indeed often happens that a child cries, "I need this urgently, best equal" and the machine runs degrees!
Then here briefly interrupted and the part to be plugged.
Ever is a large drum with 8kg capacity for our large household ideal where I washed earlier somewhat below four machine charges now last for the same amount just under two wash cycles - but this quantity is only of interest for a multi-person household.
The machine scores with energy efficiency class A +++ and promises, including to lie again with an additional 10% save-what is currently almost not to beat, unless you opt for a different, more expensive model of Bauknecht.
This energy label are calculated for 220 washes per year in the standard program, here Eco-Cotton 40/60 degrees.
With a determined water consumption of 9900L this machine really is below average, at a calculated annual consumption of 177kWh is rather a good average compared to other washing machines.
Here I hope to consumption, can further throttle through the correct application settings, always fully loaded drums and a look at the Energy and Water Monitor, who proposed me the most economical Prgramm.
But that's whining at a high level, this machine is compared to other washing machines in this size really in total annual consumption very good.
The laundry is clean, no matter what program I chose, it is not so squeezed out of the machine, as I had previously, rather fluffy and the machine works really extremely quiet!
I can only report good things about the quality, appearance, handling, fuel consumption and efficiency.
The fact that this machine has got a TUV (certificate by TÜV Rheinland) and the manufacturer gives a 20-year warranty on the motor, speaks for itself!
There are some machines with this new technology of Bauknecht, you should compare as buyers regarding price, performance and fuel economy with each other according to their needs - but this series is overall really great succeeded - full number of stars!
